Tazman

Yesterday I got a phone call from a gentleman who is with the VDGIF (Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries) that had been giving me points of contact to help me in forming the VDOC. He told me I needed to call one of two VDGIF bioligist right in my area, one of them had helped to develop a disabled only WMA. Well I gave them a buzz and asked if we could speak that afternoon. He said no problem, so after work I headed on down there. I came in and the receptionist asked if she could help me, I told her who I was and who I was to see and she said "Oh yes they have been expecting you". I was thinking "They", well she walks me back and I had an hour long meeting with 3 VDGIG wildlife bioligist who where all excited about what I was getting ready to start.

One of them had a father in law that was a double amputee and all three had done work with the handicapped. They explained to me that their budget and manpower was very limited and as a result they were limited in what they were able to do for the disabled, but that with a group like what I am forming I would not only receive their full support, but they said that once the VDOC is incorporated they would be arranging for me to meet with the Virginia Game Commisioner and they said more than likely that would lead to me meeting with the Governor!!! It turns out that Virginia has been trying to improve access and programs for years, but budget constraints had strangled the effort. Obviously the State will be a tremedous help with VDOC.

The Tazman

Chairman

WHOA!

Bet ya' didn't know you were going to be rubbing elbows with the "suits"!

Don't forget us "little" guys.... LOL

Seriously though, you're making huge strides in removing barriers for the disabled. I don't know what else to say, but ~ Thank You...

hoghunter51

That is so GREAT Taz , dont go running for president now or hey maybe you should !!! You keep this up and i will vote for ya !!!<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>


THANK YOU SO MUCH

Edited by - hoghunter51 on 06/14/2002 14:16:31

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Tazman

Chairman I will have to buy a suit if this really happens, I do not think business casual would cut the mustard! LOL The last time I wore a tie was to one of my daughters wedding! I have a nasty feeling I will be buying a suit though.

Hoghunter do not worry about me running for president, I wouldn't stoop that low!

The Tazman

hoghunter51

Taz, was thinking you would make a good prez LOL I wear cammo with a tie so i wouldnt look out of place <img src=icon_smile_cool.gif border=0 align=middle>